Mary Oliver
The wind wags its many tails. And in the evening the piled firewood shifts a little, longing to be on its way. —Mary Oliver
November 6, 2020
Edey Conservation Grants Available
The Edey Foundation announces funds available for grants to Island nonprofit conservation organizations.
VTA Launches Micro Transit
Starting Monday, the Vineyard Transit Authority is piloting a new microtransit service for up-Island passengers, available seven days a week.
Mobile Market Makes Changes
Five of the six mobile market stops now require pre-orders for pick-up, with no on-site shopping, Island Grown Initiative has announced. There’s also a new schedule.
Venus and the Crescent Moon
Venus is the easiest and brightest planet to spot high in the east in the morning.
Three New Cases Thursday, In Continued Upward Trend
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported three new coronavirus patients Thursday, continuing a marked rise in cases that the Island has seen over the past two weeks.
Dukes County Voters Help Write History in Presidential Election Year Like No Other
Martha’s Vineyard and Gosnold voters finally had the chance Tuesday to write their own chapter in a historic 2020 presidential election that has left an entire country on edge, turning out in massive numbers.
Keeping It Small
The voting is over and the arguing over the votes has begun. Everything, it seems, is open to question these days, at least on the national level.
Islandwide Flu Clinic Set for Saturday
Public health officials are urging Islanders to participate in a free, Islandwide flu clinic that will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7. The free clinic runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tisbury Police Go Green in Style
The Tisbury police department is the proud owner of the Island’s first hybrid police cruisers.
Bookshelf Holds More Than Bound Memories
The other day an old, over-laden bookcase in my library threatened to give way.
Restore the Trails
I have biked and walked our state forest trails for decades with the common understanding depicted on the signage I encounter there: walkers yield to horses, bikers yield to horses and walkers.
Swift Response
On behalf of our families, we extend grateful thanks to the Chilmark fire department.
Halloween Hooray
From the Nov. 7, 1958 edition of the Gazette: The Edgartown Police Benevolent Association gets a surprising RSVP to its annual Halloween party.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Oct. 30
Steven D. Warner and Jennifer Warner purchased 34 Old Farm Road in Chilmark from Robert D. Tedaldi and Ruth E. Tedaldi for $2,705,000 on Oct. 30.
Land Bank Revenues: Week ending Oct. 30
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $677,070 for the business week ending on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020.
Edgartown town Column: Nov. 6
It is November and it is still warm then cold then windy.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Nov. 3
Wayne and Jackie Budd spend significant time in their East Chop cottage all year round.
Chappy Town Column: Nov. 6
As the end of the year approaches please consider a donation to the Chappy Community Center.
Chilmark Town Column: Nov. 6
There’s a lot that can be said about November.
Aquinnah Town Column: Nov. 6
As of Wednesday morning, other states, counties, towns and cities were still counting but not in Aquinnah.
Southbound Again
The season for southbound migrants continues, perhaps accelerated due to the recent winter-like weather at the end of October.
My Darling Cleome
Massachusetts native Joseph Breck got much right in his life.
Hoop-House Holler
Brrr. I guess this past week’s weather could be called a wake-up call. I hauled out the long underwear and hats.
Greetings William
Sarah Gruner and Christopher D’Muhala, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, William Elliott D’Muhala, born on Oct. 27.
Morgan Arrives
Anna Koppel and Joseph Diodati, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Morgan Rose Diodati Koppel, born on Nov. 2.
Welcome Summer
Haley and Patrick Breslin, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Summer Breslin, born on Nov. 2.
Dust Begins to Settle on Tisbury Race for Martha’s Vineyard Commission
With nine office-seekers and nine seats, the race for the MVC may have seemed unsuspenseful to those unfamiliar with the intricate makeup of the powerful regional planning agency.
Old Whaling Church to Serve as Homeless Shelter This Winter
The Old Whaling Church in Edgartown has been secured as a temporary winter shelter for homeless individuals, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital officials announced Wednesday.
In Huge Turnout, Dukes County Voters Back Biden, Reject Question 3 in Long Day at Polls
Voters in all seven Dukes County towns threw their strong support to Vice President Joe Biden over President Donald Trump. Clarence (Trip) Barnes and Ben Robinson eclipsed Josh Goldstein in a tight three-way race for Tisbury’s seats on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.
High School Committee Narrowly Adopts Hybrid Learning Plan
At a heated meeting Monday, a sharply divided Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School district committee voted 5-4 to approve a hybrid learning plan.
Major Pledge Bolsters Red Gate Farm Purchase
To support conservation and inspire others to do the same, the Wyss Foundation has pledged $1 million in matching funds to create the Squibnocket Pond Reservation, a rare 304-acre preserve that is now part of the Kennedy family’s Red Gate Farm.
Endowment Welcomes Board Member
Longtime seasonal resident Carol Biondi has joined the board of the Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard.
Duty, Tradition and a Whole Lot of Camaraderie Fuel Island Poll Workers
An Islandwide network of devoted poll workers guide the Island electorate through the voting process year after year.
At the Bridge Table: Nov. 6
Here’s a bridge quiz for you.
Coffee and Cookies, Democracy on Parade: Notes from the Polls
Gazette reporters were on the scene at polling stations around the Island on election day, talking to voters, capturing the mood. Polls close at 8 p.m. in all six towns.
Islanders Turn Out in Record Numbers on Historic Election Day
A steady stream of voters turned out to cast ballots in every Island town from morning to nightfall Tuesday, joining their counterparts around the country.
Don’t Fear the Dancing Dead
UnExquisite Corpse blended a dance, music and theatre in Halloween weekend performances held outside the Martha’s Vineyard Museum.
Governor Baker Requires Masks, Tightens Gathering Rules
With Covid-19 cases climbing throughout the state, Gov. Charlie Baker Monday instituted a series of targeted new executive orders, including a mask requirement for all.
Road-Tripping Authors Go Online
A journalism professor and two students who covered America in a minivan will take part in an online book talk Nov. 16.
Planting a New Chapter at Whippoorwill Farm Stand
Whippoorwill Farm is making a comeback, under a mixture of new and old management.
Unpermitted Trails in State Forest Carve Out a Dangerous Path
I want to offer both a scientific and personal perspective on the recent unpermitted cutting of 15 miles of new single-track trails through rare species habitat in the state forest.
Libraries Offer Free Online Tutoring
All six Martha’s Vineyard libraries are now offering free, real-time online tutoring to assist parents and students during this unusual school year.
Island Grown Receives State Grant
Island Grown Initiative receives $13,270 for its work as part of the statewide Buy Local Coalition.
Volunteering Program Switches HQs
Care for Community, the Island’s volunteer coordination program, has transitioned to Martha’s Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative from MV Community Services.
As Cases Surge, Hospital, Boards of Health Urge Renewed Vigilance
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and Island boards of health put out a joint statement Sunday, calling urgently for renewed vigilance and strict safety protocols.
Segregation, Stigma and Isolation Cited in Study of Food Insecurity on Island
The health and economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are causing increased demand for supplemental food on Martha’s Vineyard, according to a report from the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Rural Health Scholars program.
Leslie’s Drug Store, Main Street Vineyard Haven Fixture, Will Close
Leslie’s Drug Store, a family-run pharmacy and Main street institution in Vineyard Haven since 1948, will permanently close at the end of this year, after 72 years in business.
Nevertheless, LadyFest Persisted
Neither global pandemic nor autumn storm could keep the organizers and musicians of LadyFest from their annual mission: to help Island victims of domestic violence.
